Salisbury and Oxford
Slowly but surely the Ad Clerums are coming. The Bishop of Salisbury asks the clergy and …
Gay Marriage
The First Test Case?
You’ve got to love Andrew Cain. He’s good value. ON St Valentine’s Day last Friday, the …
Norwich
Graham James chips in. Dear Colleague, You may well be already aware that, following a meeting …
Bishops and Clergy
More responses to the House of Bishops’ Statement. First, the Bishop of Oxford. There’s a link …
The Opening Shots
It is very possible that in years to come we will look back at the weekend …
Some Thoughts on the Statement
Having had over a day to contemplate the statement from the House of Bishops on Same-Sex …
Statement from Bishops on Same-Sex Marriage
It’s good. 23. At ordination clergy make a declaration that they will endeavour to fashion their …
Converting Civil Partnerships to Marriage? Not so easy.
An extraordinary story. A gay couple from Barnsley are threatening legal action against the government after …
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The Oncoming Storm
Forget dealing with Pilling. That is a relatively easy job; set up a “facilitated conversation” (this …
Andrew Goddard on the Guildford Guidance
Over on Ian Paul’s blog, Andrew Goddard has taken a look at the pastoral guidance that …